The aim of the course is to describe how the approach to physics problems has changed due to the availability of computers and to provide experience in the solution of problems that are tractable only through the use of computers. This Computational Physics course is designed for students with definite interest in this area. It covers all types of application of computers by physicists, except the control of equipment.
Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to:
Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to:
• Scientific computation: Languages for scientific computation, getting answers right and fast, recurrence relations, computer exercise: Fourier series.
• Monte Carlo and random numbers: Monte Carlo simulations, generating random numbers, computer exercise: Buffon, random flights, random number generation.
• Numerical integration: Trapezium rule and improvements, multidimensional integrals, computer exercise: Gaussian integration, random flights.
• Finite differencing: Approximations to differentials, matrix calculations, eigenvalues, computer exercise: diffusion, harmonic oscillator, Heisenberg model.
• Differential equations: Principles of numerical solution and stability, quantum mechanics, computer exercises: hanging chain, Morse potential, harmonic oscillator.
• Signal processing: High and low pass filters, Fourier analysis, computer exercise: digital filter, Fourier transform.
| Activity | Description | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Lecture | 2 hr/week | 12 |
| Computer Lab | 4 hr/week | 44 |
| Method | Hours | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Written Project Reports | - | 100% |
Referral Method: By set coursework assignment(s)